Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez said on Friday the former Newcastle striker, who is the joint third highest Premier League goal scorer this season, was eligible for the match and could play.
"He trained today and he's fine, so he has a chance to play tomorrow," Benitez told the club's website.
"I think he's a player who can score goals, he can hold the ball, can pass, has good movement, is good in the air. So as a striker, everything you are looking for he can do a lot of these things well."
"When the club who won the Champions League wants you, the decision is very easy. This club is massive and that's something that helped the decision a lot. It was not a hard one," the 27-year-old Senegalese forward said. "It feels good to be here, I'm very happy and very proud."
